Andrew HunterThe
Lalla Rookh Project: A Poetic Archive
4 October – 27 November 2004
Library windows Late October through NovemberThe Lalla Rookh Project is a poetic memorial to
the Brave Eleven, a small group of Worthing fishermen who drowned in a futile
attempt to come to the aid of the ship Lalla Rookh that foundered in distress
25th November 1850. The ship Lalla Rookh would recover and sail on but the
local community would be marked by the tragedy for generations. Canadian
artist, writer and curator Andrew Hunter uses the traditional tools of the
library and archive to explore the stories flowing out of the Lalla Rookh
tragedy. He weaves together personal and local history and ideas of empire
and Orientalism that inspired Thomas Moore’s epic poem (from
which the ship took its name) along with symbols of death and morning long
associated with maritime life. The Lalla Rookh Project: A Poetic Archive
is about a story that is rooted in history but continues to live today.

Talks and EventsA Navigating History Evening with
Andrew Hunter and Cynthia Harrod Eagle25 November 2004, 19.00
Worthing Library
An evening with the Canadian artist and writer behind the Lalla Rookh
Project and the author of the Moorland Dynasty series, the
internationally acclaimed Bill Slider Mysteries and Emily.
Both Andrew Hunter and Cynthia Harrod-Eagle mix historical fact and fiction
to weave great yarns and create fantastic voyages, join us to hear readings
and stories about their writing and work.
Booking advised on 01903 704809 or at the enquiry desk. Free.

Words, Waves and Wrecks
Saturday 27 November 2004, Worthing Library A family event of seafaring tales celebrating the Lalla
Rookh Project.
10.30 - 12.00 Storytelling workshop for 5 - 11 year olds with
Rhonda and David Armitage, author and illustrator of the Lighthouse Keeper's
Lunch
and many other children's books. Book on 01903 704 8089 or at
the Library enquiry desk.13.00 -14.30 Join storyteller Glen Redman on a walk on
Worthing Seafront as he tells the Tale of the Lalla Rookh with songs and
sea shanties. For
all the family. Meet at Worthing Library.Free. Booking advised on 01903 704 8089 or at the enquiry desk.